Rio de Janeiro translates to "January River" in English. When the first explorers landed in Rio in January, they mistook the bay they arrived at (today known as Guanabara Bay) for the entrance of a river.

It takes a lot of water to produce the cotton required for clothing. To put these figures in context, the amount of water required to make a t-shirt is enough to keep one person hydrated for 900 days, whereas the amount of water required to make a pair of jeans is equivalent to hosing down your lawn for 9 hours.

August is the most common birth month in the United States, according to a 2017 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although August may frequently have the highest birth rates, other summer months come in close second. So there you have it, summertime is not only a popular period for weddings but also for having children.

The Journal of Experimental Psychology published a study in January 2014 that found babies as young as nine months old recognise that their friends have similar interests. Babies appear to have expectations about the social world even before they can talk. Even at such a young age, we understand what it takes to be friends.

Documents signed by haunted souls in purgatory are displayed at the Museo delle Anime del Purgatorio. The Museo delle Anime del Purgatorio, also known as the Museum of the Souls of Purgatory, is a small museum located in Rome, Italy. They have a collection of documents and photos with handprints on them that they claim are from the dead or souls trapped in Purgatory.

Earthquakes may happen over 400 miles below the Earth's surface and be felt practically on the opposite side of the Earth, says Caltech seismologist Zhongwen Zhan. "A magnitude 8 earthquake occurred in the Kuril Islands in 2013, at a depth of around 400 miles. The event was felt in Australia!"

Every scene set in the Matrix's computer world has a green hue, whereas all scenes set in the real world have a blue tint. In actuality, the colour green occurs only once in the real-world sequences, in the Matrix code on the ship's computer screen.

While most people add roses to their gardens for their beauty, roses have a long history of being used as food and medicine. Roses are classified as "herbs," and as such, they are considered useful plants. Their petals are edible, and rose water (made by soaking the petals in water) is frequently used to flavor jellies and jams, as well as in Indian and Chinese dishes. Keep in mind that if you're going to eat roses, they should be chemical-free. Use roses that have not been sprayed with pesticides or other chemicals, and avoid using cut roses from a flower shop or supermarket because they have been grown with a variety of chemicals. It is possible to grow your own roses.

An accountant told us that he loves his work because as long as he follows his checklist, he knows he’s doing a good job. A professor hates rules and needs to set his own agenda. They both do their jobs well, but they’d be disasters in the other’s position. Just like everyone else, people with ADHD need to understand their strengths and weaknesses and find or build an environment that will help them thrive. We know people who are the first at work to volunteer for jobs that suit their skills, so they don’t get stuck doing the ones that aren’t a good fit.

French (20.4%), German (64%), Italian (6.5%), and Romansh (just over 1%) are their four national languages. As a foreign tourist or resident, you may feel at ease since it's totally normal to not comprehend what someone says to you because the Swiss don't understand the Swiss anyhow.

Scientists at the Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging at the Institute of Neurology in London showed that people who see a better future are more likely to be able to make that future a reality. Of course, this is exactly what the Law of Attraction says. It claims that vivid mental representations of a better life serve to attract that life to us on a daily basis. The neurologists said in their paper that "the ability to construct a hypothetical scenario in one's imagination prior to it really occurring may give more accuracy in anticipating its final consequence."

When perfumers try to derive the scent of a flower, many of its aspects are lost once it’s dried and pressed into oils. So perfumers try to add those characteristics back by adding notes which make it smell more realistic. One weird way that’s done in the case of white florals, is by using Indole. Derived from coal tar, this smells like camphor and mothballs when pure, and gives a fecal scent to enhance the intensity and depth of jasmine perfumes to make these fragrances smell more like the real flower.

An orange tabby cat called Stubbs was the mayor of Talkeetna, a small town in Alaska for 20 years! He had several uncontested elections and although he didn’t hold any legislative power, he was loved by locals and tourists alike.

However, when men take on at least 40% of the childcare chores, they are less likely to suffer from depression and drug usage, and their children have higher test scores, more self-esteem, and fewer behavioural issues.

Switzerland's lakes are the greatest for swimming, and there are plenty to pick from. Lake Geneva is Switzerland's biggest lake, with 580.03 km2 (224 sq mi). It is shared with France (40.47% of which is on French territory) and is known as Lac Léman. Lake Neuchâtel, with a surface area of 218.3 km2, is the biggest lake entirely within Switzerland (84 sq mi). The majority of freshwater is so clear that rivers and lakes can be drunk from. A lake is considered dirty only if you can't see the bottom of it.

Tropical America is the Mimosa Pudica's original habitat. These days, it can be found on islands in the Pacific as well as in various areas of Asian countries.

Brit Garry Turner has quite the talent – he can pull the skin of his stomach a length of 15.8 cm (6.22 in) giving him the record for the Stretchiest skin! 

He is able to do this because he has a rare medical condition called Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. With this, the collagen that strengthens the skin and determines its elasticity allows for him to have such loose skin and super flexible joints.

Spirituality involves connecting with your inner self. It’s essential to take time for yourself and reflect on who you are as a person, what makes up your personality, and how these things impact the way others perceive you! This can be done through meditation or other spiritual practices like yoga or Tai Chi.
 

Despite having fewer than 1,000 recognized citizens, the Vatican has the highest crime rate of any country in the world. However, this is not because it has a higher crime rate than other countries, but because it has a higher crime rate per population. These crimes are typically committed by the millions of visitors that pass through the region. Shoplifting, purse snatching, and pickpocketing are the most prevalent crimes, and the official Vatican tourism website advises guests to remain vigilant at all times.

Your brain is linked to your spinal cord. The spinal cord, on the other hand, does not accept all orders from the brain and has the power to send direct impulses to the muscles. A muscular spasm is an excellent illustration of this, in which reflex impulses that induce movement do not come from the brain.

Too many comic book enthusiasts believe that Marc Spector was developed by Marvel as a deliberate retaliation to Bruce Wayne. For those who wish to connect the dots, the parallels are there. While they are both monsters of the night who terrorize villains, there are some significant distinctions. The most noticeable change is Moon Knight's outfit. Batman usually wears an all-black outfit with a few yellow or gold accents. Moon Knight's all-white attire appears to be a near-identical negative of Batman's black costume. The hero wears white because he wants his adversaries to see him coming — and fear the sight of him, according to Warren Ellis' 2014 run on Moon Knight.

Italian scientists and researchers have recently been able to conduct CT scans of the bodies interred at Pompeii thanks to recent technological advancements. One of the most intriguing things they have revealed is that Pompeii's inhabitants had white, straight teeth. This is related to their excellent diet, but it is also possibly related to the area's high fluorine content as a result of the volcano.

The Spaniards celebrate Christmas, the New Year, and the Three Wise Men feast during the winter holidays. This time of the year is very special and they live it intensely. A fun fact about Spain is that it is traditional to eat twelve grapes at a time to receive the new year. It is more difficult than it seems, but the Spaniards swear that achieving that gives good luck for the rest of the year.

On November 17, 1873, the three neighboring cities of Pest, Buda, and Buda merged to form Budapest. The unification was a significant historical event that resulted in the city's rapid development. Finding a name for the new capital, on the other hand, sparked a lot of debate. Hunvár, Etelvár, and Honder were among the names proposed. Budapest eventually won, becoming the official name of Hungary's capital.

Another interesting Egyptian football fact. There are two clubs that are great rivals yet share the same venue, similar to how A.C Milan and Inter Milan share the same stadium while being rivals in Italy!